Many years ago, I was a language student in Goethe-Institut which is couple minutes walk from this apartment block. Since then when I am coming back to Thailand I am staying in this neighborhood. Why do I like it: A food court across the institute which serve Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday 7 am – 2 pm for just 2 euro a meal, other delicious food around. Easy access to all the shopping areas like Platinum, Siam square and Silom without necessity to stay in hotel or condominium. Bangkok is very distant and it is cheaper to get taxi everywhere from this location. If you stay more than couple days you can use Swimming pool in Goethe-Institut (just buy a medical sertificate in local clinic) or one in Lumphini park, you can use gym in Panthip suites, Qhouse Lumphini or Lumphini park.
House is actually 3 floors so it is like BIG, I was pleasantly surprised first time I saw it. It was built in 1950s and recently renovated. Very vintage look.
As it is not in the main road there is no traffic smell or sound – which is a problem in Bangkok, Is a very Local neighborhood if you are looking for this experience, but yet central.